Clinical trials explained [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to clinical trials in the NHS for healthcare professionals / / editors, Derek Stewart ... et al. ; produced by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), in association with the National Translational Cancer Research Network (NTRAC) and Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)

• Record Nr.: UNISA996218269803316
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., c2006
• ISBN: 1-281-32201-6; 9786611322014; 0-470-75061-8; 0-470-75022-7
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (114 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): StewartDerek <1951->
• Disciplina: 610.72/4; 615.50724
• Soggetti: Clinical trials - Great Britain; Clinical trials - Decision making; National health services - Great Britain
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Clinical Trials Explained: A Guide to Clinical Trials in the NHS for Healthcare Professionals; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Overview and Purpose of this Guide to Clinical Trials in the NHS; Overview and purpose of this guide; Who should use this guide to clinical trials in the NHS?; Chapter 2 Clinical Trials Explained; What are clinical trials?; Why are clinical trials needed?; Who is involved in a clinical trial?; How are clinical trials designed and approved?; Progression of a medical intervention through the clinical trial phases; Summary; Chapter 3 Clinical Trial Approval, Regulation and FundingHow are clinical trials approved and regulated?; Ethical approval; Informed consent; How are trials managed?; Who pays for a clinical trial?; Summary; Chapter 4 Understanding Clinical Trial Design and Results; Understanding randomisation and blinding in clinical trials; ; Understanding controls and placebos; Why are placebos used in clinical trials?; What about trials that are not controlled or blinded?; Understanding clinical trial results; Summary; Chapter 5 Questions About Clinical Trials: A Framework for Discussion; What are patients' rights?Why do patients take part in clinical trials?; Why do patients decline to take part in a clinical trial or withdraw from a clinical trial they are involved in?; How can patients be empowered during their involvement in a clinical trial?; Will patients involved in clinical trials need extra help and support from their carers?; What are the likely costs of and reimbursement for patients participating in clinical trials?; Summary; Appendix A Finding Out About Clinical Trials that are Currently or Soon to be Recruiting; Appendix B ECRI Evidence Report: Patients' Reasons for Participation in Clinical Trials and Effect of Trial Participation on Patient OutcomesGlossary; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: What will happen during and after a clinical trial?How will a trial affect my quality of life?What are the benefits and risks of a trial?What does giving consent mean and what will it involve?Will I incur costs during and because of the trial? These are the questions that should be raised every time a health care professional talks through with a patient the pros and cons of entering a clinical trial. Clinical Trials Explained has been designed in consultation with doctors and patients who have taken part in trials, providing an essential and detailed gu